Partial Obedience: The Enemy of True Obedience

Partial Obedience: The Enemy of True Obedience Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. – Hebrews 5:8 Acts 5:1-4 But there was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property. He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was theContinue reading “Partial Obedience: The Enemy of True Obedience”

Neophobia: The Shackles of Tradition

Neophobia: The Shackles of Tradition He came to his own people, and they rejected him. – John 1:11 Romans 10:1-3 Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of Israel to be saved. I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirectedContinue reading “Neophobia: The Shackles of Tradition”

Nehushtan a Piece of Bronze ∙∙∙

Nehushtan a Piece of Bronze ∙∙∙ Hezekiah broke up the bronze serpent that Moses had made because the people of Israel had been offering sacrifices to it. The bronze serpent was called Nehushtan. – 2 Kings 18:4 Ezekiel 14:3-6 Son of man, these leaders have set up idols in their hearts. They have embraced thingsContinue reading “Nehushtan a Piece of Bronze ∙∙∙”

Counsel of Desperate Despair ∙∙∙

Counsel of Desperate Despair ∙∙∙ If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? – Psalms 11:3 Psalms 17:3-15 You have tested my thoughts and examined my heart in the night. You have scrutinized me and found nothing wrong. I am determined not to sin in what I say. I have followed your commands,Continue reading “Counsel of Desperate Despair ∙∙∙”

Tragic Consequences of the Lack of Godly Instruction

Tragic Consequences of the Lack of Godly Instruction Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. – Ephesians 6:4 Deuteronomy 6:5-7 You must love the LORD your God with your whole mind, your whole being,Continue reading “Tragic Consequences of the Lack of Godly Instruction”